Breaker Technician Crown Point, IN

Group CBS, Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Repair Technician in Crown Point, Indiana. Responsibilities include repairing, upgrading, and reconditioning electrical equipment. Candidates should possess strong electrical and mechanical skills, a high school diploma, and be capable of lifting heavy weights. The role involves troubleshooting electrical circuits safely and requires good organizational skills. Compensation is based on experience, with the opportunity for overtime as necessary.

Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and repair.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping of designated work area.
• Capable of lifting 50-pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• Mechanically inclined, must have your own tools.

Responsibilities

• Cleans electrical parts and removes reinstalls electrical components.
• Reads breaker evaluation and performs services requested by customers.
• Troubleshoots and repairs circuit breakers using manuals.
• Conducts tests and troubleshoots electrical wiring.

Skills

Strong electrical skills

Strong mechanical skills

Strong organizational skills

Clear written and verbal communications

Good time management skills

Ability to use measuring tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vernier caliper

Micrometer

Tape measure

Job description

Responsible for repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, and re-manufacturing electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation.

Candidates are required to work overtime as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans electrical parts.
• Removes and reinstalls electrical components on circuit breakers with documentation.
• Reads breaker evaluation and work order and performs the service the customer is requesting.
• Works safely on stored energy mechanisms.
• Troubleshoots and repairs circuit breakers.
• Reads manuals and follows detailed instructions on adjusting equipment.
• Reads schematic, point-to-point and one-line wiring diagrams.
• Tests and troubleshoots electrical wiring.
• Electrically operates a circuit breaker from wiring schematic (charge, close and trip).
• Operates test equipment relevant to breaker type.
• Takes electrical parts off a breaker to recondition them (aux switch, motor, relay, coils).
• Makes sure electric parts work properly before putting them on a breaker.
• Supports onsite and emergency jobs when needed.
• May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to troubleshot electrical and mechanical problems and repair.
• Ability to maintain good housekeeping of designated work area.
• A bility to use measuring tools (vernier caliper, micrometer, tape measure, etc.)
• Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits safely and make repairs.
• Ability to travel to some job sites if needed after being trained.
• Capable of lifting 50-pounds.
• Ability and willingness to read and study OEM manuals and technical literature.
• Mechanically inclined, must have your own tools.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Familiarly with computers and programs like excel, PDF, outlook.
• Strong electrical skills. 20%
• Strong mechanical skills. 80%
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task.
• Able to work at fast pace.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school Diploma or equivalent required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Frequent walking.
• Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion.
• Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Compensation

DOE - Compensation Depending On Experience